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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
2
Washington June 3 The army board of claims examining Cuban claims in Santiago Province reports to the War Department that Cubans are cruel and cowardly Ninety five percent of claims are dishonest and based on falsehoods The War Department releases Gen Woods report noting the true solution is to give the Cubans work.
Advices from Apia report Great Britain will veto Mataata becoming king while Mataata and Malietoa accept the tripartite commission’s decision. Factions disarm with Mataafa surrendering 1800 guns as German and other powers engage, pledging arms surrender by May 27.
The Spanish minister Duke D Arcos was received by the President in Washington as relations with Spain were resumed. Secretary Hay escorted the minister from the State Department to the White House for the reception in the Blue Room. The duke delivered a prepared speech and the President responded appropriately.
In New Orleans on June 3 Col. Lewis former Naval officer refutes the white man’s war claim and notes Southern states hindered Black troops from reaching the front while failing to reach it themselves.
Spain sells the Carolines Palaus Marianne or Ladrones to Germany for about five million dollars. Spain keeps three coaling stations and Germany will defend the islands in case of war. Germany grants Spain most favored terms in dealings with its colonies.
Nyack New York June 6 Andrew X Falcom legal adviser to Sheriff Clauvett says the sheriff should immediately hand over prisoners Barrow and wife to New York police. He claims the sheriff can take the risk without impeachment or public protest to resolve the troublesome matter.
In a June conference of Republican leaders held this afternoon in New York, Congressman Sherman withdrew his name from the speakership race following a complimentary vote by supporters.
Atlanta reports Harvey Munnifield, a worker for John Smith of Powder Springs, criminally assaulted his employer’s eight year old daughter. He fled to a swamp near Dallas as lynchers close in. the child’s condition is grave. In Cedar Town Grant Bell, a negro, faces assault charges against Mrs J C Lumpkin, widow of ex Governor Lumpkin. a mob threatens to storm the jail.
Paris reports a violent demonstration at the Auteuil races against President Loubet. A crowd attacked Count Christiani and the President stood calm despite riots. Riots feared to resume with arrests ongoing and cabinet actions against royalists and Dreyfus affair figures.
The government shut the Puteau club on June 6. It counted among its members Count Christian and other participants in the demonstration against the President on Sunday.
The Alexandria plague tally reaches 14 with two deaths and four new cases reported yesterday. In Washington, the Navy confirms Dewey's departure for Singapore and Charlotte gains telephonic links to Richmond Philadelphia and New York.
In Levant near Bangor, a religious riot erupted as a mob of about a hundred seized leaders from their homes after warning to depart by sunset. Four captives were taken to the woods and their fate is unknown amid fears of hanging or tar and feathering.
Albany reports June 6 that Governor issued requisition papers on New Jersey governor for the surrender of Belle Anderson involved in the Marion Clark kidnapping to New York City authorities.
Paris reports the royalists who struck Loubet on Sunday aimed to abduct him and escape in an automobile carriage. An advertising notice urges Browns Iron Bitters to support liver health and vitality, claiming cures for disease and permanent improvement.
Advertises for several trustworthy persons to run office work at home in their counties. Pays a straight $600 yearly salary plus definite expenses, monthly $75. References requested with SASE to Herbert E. Hess President Dept. M Chicago.
A Detroit Journal illustration highlights children in the American Revolution era. It notes Boston boys as martyrs at Yorktown and earlier acts in Dorchester Heights, South Carolina burnings, and the Ton Ton? roton events. It describes girls as scouts and spies and outlines their risks and duties for patriot causes.
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